题目内容：

I have two really good friends，Nancy and Richard.They both believe in the ____ of positive thinking.However，though their personalities are ____，they are totally different in other areas of their lives.The biggest differences are their ___，career choice，and way of life.

Love and concern ___ Nancy’s childhood.She，along with her younger sister，was ____ by her mother and father.Nancy’s parents were __6__ in her schoolwork，making her excellent at school.On the other hand，Richard’s childhood lacked love.His parents __ him up to his grandparents when they failed to take care of him ____.His grandmother took care of him for most of his growing up years.___，since his sister did not live with him，he never really got to ____ her.

Another difference is their career choice.Nancy has always been a ____ and made a choice to work in a variety of different ____ settings：doctor’s offices，hospitals，nursing homes and a visiting nurse.Her ____ part was working with pediatrics(小儿科)．However，Richard ____ to work in the business world.He prefers to work with ____ rather than with people.

A third difference is their ____.Nancy is always on the go.She goes to yard sales，out to eat，and enjoys nature.She is ____；has five children，thirteen grandchildren，several great­grandchildren.____，Richard likes to stay home and do things alone.He is single and has no children.

I am very ____ for the fact that I have two similar yet very different friends，Nancy and Richard.This has ____ me that anyone can be a positive thinker.And it is also what makes my friendship with both of them very intriguing(有趣的) and challenging.

1.A.energy  B．power

C．ability  D．effort

2.A.strong  B．special

C．impressive  D．similar

3.A.childhood  B．education

C．appearance  D．religion

4.A.confirmed  B．filled

C．influenced  D．controlled

5.A.spoiled  B．moved

C．raised  D．deserted

6.A.absorbed  B．interested

C．involved D．stuck

7.A.took  B．picked

C．called  D．gave

8.A.carefully          B．properly

C．strictly  D．firmly

9.A.Moreover  B．However

C．Instead  D．Therefore

10.A.visit  B．touch

C．phone D．know

11.A.follower  B．receiver

C．caretaker  D．leader

12.A.medical  B．physical

C．political  D．chemical

13.A.difficult  B．complete

C．favorite  D．natural

14.A.agreed  B．refused

C．chose  D．remembered

15.A.machines  B．exhibitions

C．agreements  D．coins

16.A.hobby  B．custom

C．habit  D．lifestyle

17.A.beautiful  B．independent

C．famous  D．married

18.A.After all  B．In contrast

C．In a word  D．In the end

19.A.anxious  B．thankful

C．sorry  D．ready

20.A.reminded  B．persuaded

C．taught  D．acknowledged